JAMAICA-ECONOMY – Government finalizing next phase of public sector modernization programme

Jamaicans, Filipinos the top holders of work permits in BVI

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – Nationals from Jamaica and the Philippines top the list of those holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands. This is based on figures released by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent...

Jamaicans, Filipinos lead work permit holders in British Virgin Islands

Jamaica and the Philippines are the top two nationalities holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands, according to figures shared by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. As of May 30, 2025,...

LIAT to begin flights between Montego Bay and Kingston

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Domestic flights between the western city of Montego Bay and Kingston are set to return after a five-year break. Regional carrier, LIAT Airlines will launch a new intra-island service on July 11, operating three times a week...

Jamaica’s crime chiefs rely on tech for results

Jamaica’s recent decrease in crime stems in part to its increased use of technology, claims its Prime Minister Andrew Holness. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is on track to become a regional leader in using technology to fight crime....

Jamaican murderer wins legal battle in bid for asylum after claiming he can't go home due to threats from notorious gang who killed his family

By JORDANA SEAL Published: 06:07 EDT, 3 July 2025 | Updated: 06:46 EDT, 3 July 2025 A Jamaican murderer has won a legal battle in a bid for asylum after claiming that if he returned home he would be targeted by a notorious gang who killed his...

NMIA Flag roundabout unveiled ‘cultural gateway’ to Kingston

With a mural designed by local artists, the newly completed Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Flag Roundabout was officially unveiled over the weekend. The stakeholders participated in transforming Jamaica’s capital gateway into a vibrant...

Hiroshima and Nagasaki bomb survivors to visit Jamaica Saturday on the Peace Boat

A powerful reminder of war’s lasting scars will arrive in Montego Bay this Saturday, July 5. Peace Boat Voyage 120 will dock at the Montego Freeport Cruise Ship Port with over 1,700 passengers, including three survivors of the Hiroshima and...

Development Bank of Jamaica secures Agence française de développement grant to expand financing and build capacity for Jamaican MSMES

Kingston, Jamaica – The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has signed a €400,000 grant agreement with the Agence française de développement (AFD) to support DBJ led initiatives for the growth and resilience of Jamaican micro, small and medium-sized...

Jamaica To Build Caribbean’s Tallest Hotel And First Innovation Township To Redefine Montego Bay’s Tourism

Jamaica unveiled plans to develop the Caribbean's tallest hotel. Jamaica is looking to transform the Caribbean’s thriving tourism industry by developing the region’s tallest hotel and first-ever Tourism Innovation Township. On June 28, Jamaica...

Sizzla surprises fans with performance at Kingston Night Market in honor of International Reggae Day

In a moment that captured the spirit of International Reggae Day, reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji made a surprise appearance at the Kingston Night Market on Tuesday, July 1, thrilling unsuspecting patrons with an impromptu performance that turned the...

PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman

People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St James West Central Dr Andre Haughton says his poster was vandalised and he is being targeted by the Jamaica Labour Party. MONTEGO BAY, St James — People’s National Party (PNP) standard-bearer...

$1b Solidarity Programme Underscores Gov’t’s Equity Agenda – Minister Charles Jr

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the $1-billion Solidarity Programme reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to social justice, equity and the advancement of inclusive development for all Jamaicans....

BP Richards sounds off on mayoral race

Borough President Donovan Richards did not hold back his thoughts on the presumptive mayoral Democratic nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria), former Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Adams and more at the off-topic section of a press conference on...

PNP takes issue with 'campaign-style' ads by government ministries

The opposition People's National Party (PNP) has condemned the use of government resources to fund what it describes as vulgar, self-serving, political propaganda disguised as public service announcements. Opposition Spokesperson on Information...

Marley Foundations inject JM$500K into Jamaica’s youth netball dream

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The rhythmic beat of Jamaican philanthropy echoed through Netball Jamaica’s headquarters this week as the Bob & Rita Marley Foundations unveiled a JM $500,000 donation to power the national Under‑21 squad’s march toward the...

Tourism Ministry welcomes LIAT flights between Montego Bay and Kingston

State Minister in the Tourism Ministry Delano Seiveright has welcomed the new service between Montego Bay and Kingston by LIAT Airlines. He said it will be a game-changer for Jamaica. LIAT Airlines will launch a new intra-island service next...

More concern raised about absence of stand-alone political ombudsman

Watchdog group National Integrity Action is again raising concern over the absence of an independent Office of the Political Ombudsman. The duties of the ombudsman are being performed by a senior official at the Electoral Commission of Jamaica...

Calls mount for urgent reform of Jamaica's lockups

Calls are mounting for urgent reform of Jamaica's lockups following the conviction and sentencing of three cops in connection with the death of Mario Deane while in custody. Corporal Elaine Stewart, the senior cop involved, was sentenced to five...

LIAT to offer domestic flights between Montego Bay and Kingston

Domestic air travel between Montego Bay and Kingston is set to make a comeback, according to Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports, Shane Munroe. “Certainly, that is something that the Jamaican aviation industry has not seen for a very long...